The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence at Portland State University (PSU) gives you the tools to build smart technology for the modern world. Rooted in computer science, this program teaches you how artificial intelligence works and how to run it on modern cloud systems. You will gain real-world skills to design AI tools while learning about ethics, human bias, and the limits of smart systems.
What You Will Learn in the PSU AI Major:
- Learn how machine learning models are built, tested, and checked for accuracy.
- Understand AI ethics, bias, and practical limitations before launching systems.
- Study key fields like natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and reinforcement learning.
- Work with modern cloud computing networks to deliver AI applications to real users.
- Gain practical experience testing and building software models in hands-on labs.
PSU also offers a minor in Artificial Intelligence.
Located in downtown Portland, Oregon, PSU puts you in the center of the Silicon Forest tech hub. Our location connects you directly with top tech companies looking for skilled workers.
- Real-World Work Experience: Build modern AI computing workflows in practical lab settings. Students gain direct access to industry internships with local tech partners.
- Career Support & High Salaries: Prepare for your career with the Maseeh Career Success Center. Get help writing resumes, practicing job interviews, and meeting recruiters at campus job fairs. The Maseeh College reports an 85% job placement rate, with computing graduates earning starting salaries of over $90,000.
- Transfer-Friendly Degree: Over 60% of our computing students transfer from community colleges. If you earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Computer Science, you can smoothly move into our upper-division AI program.
AI skills are in high demand across technology, finance, healthcare, and robotics. Graduates of the PSU AI program are prepared for key roles in fast-growing fields:
High-Demand AI Careers:
- AI and Machine Learning Engineer
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer
- Robotics and Vision Engineer
- AI Applications Developer
- Software Engineer
Top Tech Employers: Companies actively hire artificial intelligence graduates across many fields. Top employers hiring AI majors include major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Nvidia, as well as leaders in automotive design, data science, banking, and healthcare.
Next Steps for Graduate School: A bachelor's degree prepares you to step right into high-paying jobs. If you want to pursue research, you can also continue into Master of Science (M.S.) or Ph.D. programs in Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science.